donnajean

I always refold at center making sure selvages match up & as I press

tdgiffin

I just bought my first piece of muslin, and yes, the clerk just brabbed the fabric and ripped away. It was sort of shocking!

montanablu

Always!! Ironing first guarantees a more accurate cut. And accuracy at all stages makes all the difference!

mlaceruby

Always Iron before I cut.
and if the fabric is a lighter weight or if I am cutting triangles or small pieces I will starch.
this does make much nicer cuts
and I iron after each seam also, a must if I want nice points!

mygirl66

Yup! :thumbup:

Lori S

I am in complete agreement. I would not do a project without the steps.

scrappycats

It used to be that you might not be able to iron out that default fold and then were stuck with it if you did not know before sewing it into a garment or quilt. So we would iron it out and be sure it was not faded along the fold. If it was we would take the fabric back as defective.

Jim's Gem

I always Iron before I cut!

pstoner

I do, I iron after prewashing, I iron after cutting (to verify straight) and after sewing pieces. I more than likely over iron things.

pstoner

I do, I iron after prewashing, I iron after cutting (to verify straight) and after sewing pieces. I more than likely over iron things.